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Pool Pests

House Doctor | Gary Dymski

August 9, 2001

Q. Several weeks ago, you wrote about swimming pool maintenance. You mentioned that you had not come up with a way to chase away the duck that takes a morning dip in your pool. Here's a suggestion: Try putting several tall, air-filled pool toys in your pool. As they float around with the slightest breeze, they discourage flying visitors.

- Ida Montuori, Plainview

A. Great advice, Ida. Ever since we pulled our floatable killer whale from the garage, the duck has been a no-show.

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